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Kindergarten
Orientation
© Masonia BusbyIn collaboration with Mt. View Kindergarten Team
www.mtviewes.mnps.org
Your Teachers
Mrs. Birdwell
Mrs. Brake
Mrs. Busby
Mrs. Claussen
Mrs. Ketsdever
Ms. Maddox
Ms. Marshall
Mrs. O’Neal
What is Expected at this
Time
Able to state name and ageManage own bathroom needs
Recite or sing alphabetCooperation/sharing
Count to 10 orallyExcited about school
What do we do all day in kindergarten?
• Reading– Alphabet/sounds– Phonemic awareness– Sight words– Simple sentences– Simple books
• Writing– Name– Words– Sentences– stories
• Math– Number sense– Graphs– Calendar skills– Measurement– Time– Money– Addition/Subtraction– Variety of other skills
• Science/Social Studies
*This is a general list of the skills we will be learning this year.
What else is there?• Centers• Recess• Computer Lab• Specialists
– Music– Art– P.E.
• Lunch• Snack
– Varies by teacher
• Rest Time
Arrival/Dismissal
•Our school day begins at 8:00, students may enter classrooms at 7:45.
– Too early–Tardiness
•Dismissal Procedures–Car Riders–Bus Riders–Daycare
* Remember to let your child’s teacher know if there is a change in dismissal by note or phone call.
Absences• Excused Absences• 5 or more unexcused
absences• Fever free for 24 hours
Standard School Attire• Shirts
• Collars or turtle necks
• Emblems must be smaller than 2 inches
• Any color shirt• Jackets
– Can be fleece, sports jacket, or cardigan.
– Solid Color– No hoods worn inside,
otherwise jackets must be kept in lockers.
• Pants– Black, Navy, Khaki– Skirts/Jumpers
• Shorts underneath recommended
– No cargo style– No jeans or jean material
• Belts are not required for Kindergarten students
*More information available at www.mnps.org
Breakfast/Lunch•Cost of lunch ~$2.00
–How do I pay?
•Cost of breakfast ~$1.25•No charges•Pin Number
Daily Binder/Folder• Calendar
– Behavior– Snack
• Reading at Home • Daily Work
Supply List• Backpack (no wheels)• Beach Towel for quiet time• Pencil box (no
handles/approx. 7 1/2”by 3”)• A change of clothes to be
kept in locker • 2 pair of Fiskar blunt scissors• 4 Elmer’s School glue• 4 glue sticks• 4 boxes of Crayola Crayons• 1 package of Dry erase
markers (No Fluorescent please)
• 1 pack of thick magic markers (Crayola preferred)
• 1 water color paint• 1 spiral notebook (70 count)• 2 plain pocket folders
Your child’s teacher may have additional items.
How Can I Help?•PTA- We Need You
• Classroom Volunteer• Field Trips• Room Parent
The First Day• Reassure your child. • Build up excitement.• Send a backpack.• Brunch.
– Send money or a lunch from home.• Bring school supplies if you have them.• Things that will help the day go smoothly:
– Help your child find his locker and table.– Drop off supplies if you have them.– Remind your child and the teacher how your
child is going home.– Reassure your child and say a pleasant
goodbye. This will help your child transition more easily.
Any Questions?
Thanks for coming and please push in your chairs.
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